What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Service Aide position at City of Sacramento?
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The Public Service Aide position will support the Civic Engagement Unit staffing with the underlying goal of empowering Sacramento’s youth citywide with knowledge, resources and opportunities to advocate and engage within their communities. A focus of this Unit is educating youth and providing them with the tools to navigate local government and become civically engaged. Within the Civic Engagement Unit, the Sacramento Youth Commission (SYC) and Summer @ City Hall (S@CH) program are umbrellaed with each focusing on civic engagement and supporting youth community members in finding their voice within.
The Public Service Aide position will support the staffing team with the development and presenting of training modules that are strengthened with the principles of the Citywide Youth Development Plan. The training modules provide youth the opportunity to learn more about governmental processes and civic engagement.
The Public Service Aide’s role will also include serving as a mentor to other youth selected to be part of the Summer @ City Hall program along with lead-up activities related to the program. The position requires individuals to be available mornings and afternoons, Monday-Friday, throughout the summer.
Under immediate supervision, to work in a training capacity performing various types of work in City departments to enable employees to prepare themselves more adequately for permanent employment.Youth Services:
- Conducts and guides participants in various recreation leagues, tournaments, and contests, and assists in the instruction of arts and crafts programs.
- Participates in in-service training programs.
- Responsible for proper use of playground and athletic equipment.
Aquatic Services:
- Assists in office work pertaining to the checking of clothes.
- Maintains locker room facilities in neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Zoo Services:
- Cares for the birds and animals at the Sacramento Zoo and performs related cleaning and maintenance work necessary for the health and well-being of animals.
Golf Services:
- Works on ground care and maintenance of the City golf courses. Assignments include watering, weeding, and fertilizing greens, tees, and fairways.
Park Services:
- Plants, waters, fertilizes, and cares for trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass in park and recreation areas.
Clerical Services:
- To perform typing, filing, and other office tasks related to clerical duties.Minimum Age:
16 years of age at time of appointment.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public.
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application, emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org, or by FAX to (916) 596-1556. If submitting via FAX/email, please include your name and Job # 009037-23-YPCE on your documents.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities;
Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
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